Top Rankings
Willard R-II School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,648 students in Willard R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Willard R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
4,648 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
351 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Willard R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#98 out of 555 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.51
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
4%
15%
% White
85%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,687 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,406 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,687
$15,081
Spending / Student
$11,406
$13,908
Best Willard R-II School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willard North Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
409 Farmer Rd
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-2597
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-2597
Gr: PK-4 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Willard High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
515 E Jackson St
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-3524
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-3524
Gr: 9-12 | 1,400 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Willard East Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
518 Kime
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-4639
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-4639
Gr: PK-4 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Willard Central Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2625 N Farm Rd 101
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 831-4440
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 831-4440
Gr: PK-4 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Willard Intermediate North
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
407 Farmer Rd
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-4242
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-4242
Gr: 5-6 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Willard Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 Miller Rd
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-2588
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-2588
Gr: 7-8 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Willard Orchard Hills Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4595 Farm Road 140
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 869-0600
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 869-0600
Gr: PK-4 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
Willard Intermediate-south
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
630 S.miller
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 742-5440
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 742-5440
Gr: 5-6 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Willard South Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4151 W Division
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 862-6308
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 862-6308
Gr: PK-4 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Willard R-II School District?
Willard R-II School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,648 students.
What is the rank of Willard R-II School District?
Willard R-II School District is ranked #108 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Willard R-II School District?
85% of Willard R-II School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Willard R-II School District?
Willard R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Willard R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,406 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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